Fresno Frugalista

Need a New Twist on Dinner and a Show? Try Roger Rockas Dinner Theater

2013-01-30T22:22:00.002-08:00

Most of us from the Fresno area are familiar to Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater located in downtown Fresno. The Company of Good Players actors perform at Roger Rocka's and at the Second Space Theater. Roger Rocka's is one of Fresno's gems and if you are looking for something a bit more special for that special someone this Valentine's Day consider buying tickets to this show which is likely to be more entertaining than the latest chick flick. Until March 17, 2013 you can view Monty Python's Spamalot a theatrical adaptation of the famous movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. PG 13. Tickets run currently at $49 per person (which includes dinner, of course). Season tickets are $138 (includes all six shows and The Second Space Theater). Click HERE for other ticket options. I've only ever heard rave reviews. Let me know what you think! Click HERE for more information.

Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater
1226 N Wishon Ave Fresno, CA 93728

(559) 266-9494

The Second Space Theater
928 E. Olive Ave Fresno CA 93728

Lonely Hearts an Anti-Valentine's Event at the Pacific Southwest Building

2013-01-29T09:44:00.001-08:00

The Vault, is an actual bank vault that you can attend for events like Arthop at the Pacific Southwest Building in downtown Fresno. On February 15th the Pacific Southwest Building will be hosting a Lonely Hearts Anti-Valentine's Day dance for singles' awareness day, ages 21 and over, cash bar, from 9pm to 1am. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Music, dessert, and other festivities to enjoy. Check out facebook to join and for more information.

Stationery card

2012-12-13T00:06:00.001-08:00

Merry Filled Wishes Christmas Card

Shop Shutterfly for unique,Christmas card designs.

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Outdoor Ice Rink in Dowtown Fresno through January 13th

2012-12-07T11:28:00.002-08:00

The ice rink at Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno opens daily at 10am. Sunday through Thursday the rink is open until 8pm, on Friday and Saturday it closes at 10pm. Sounds like a fun and romantic date idea. General admission is $10 which includes a skate rental and parking. Children 12 and under are $8. Season passes and private parties are available. Click HERE for more information.

Christmas Lights on Huntington Boulevard

2012-12-07T11:21:00.002-08:00

Candlelight Christmas in Fresno
Until December 25th, take a walk down Huntington Blvd in Fresno between First and Cedar and see America's tallest living lighted Christmas tree. Santa will also be visiting nightly on Fifth street from 6pm to 9:30pm with a life sized animated reindeer!

Call 255-8622 for more information.

This a chance to walk if you can't make it to the last walking night on Christmas Tree Lane!
(December 11, 2012)

Christmas Tree Lane last walking night Tuesday December 11th

2012-12-07T11:14:00.001-08:00

Christmas Tree Lane will be open until December 25, 2011. This Tuesday, December 11th is the last walking night. Be prepared to meet Santa somewhere along the walk and see if you can find all of his reindeer!

Every other night on Van Ness Boulevard between Shields and Shaw, cars are welcome to drive through (northbound only) and enjoy the lights and decorations that brighten the night.

Admission is FREE, however donations are encouraged.
Christmas Tree Lane is sponsored by the Fig Garden Homeowners Association.

The lights turn on at 6pm until 10pm Sunday through Thursday, 6pm-11pm Friday through Saturday.
A tradition since 1920, come enjoy the Fresno tradition with your family!

Baby Essentials (no Wipe Warmers Included).

2012-10-24T22:53:00.000-07:00

A Lovingly Compiled Suggested Registry composed by 3 Real Local Moms.

Ok, this is our suggestion. Register at 2 places, and register for everything at both places! Including the diapers and wipes and all that because you get 10% off of anything on your registry. The items listed and any accompanying advice come from the three of us.

Big Things - most big things aren't really super-necessary in the first 6 months. Here's a small list in order of priority. Register for all of it!!! Forget reviews, get what you like for the safety features you think are important. They're all safe enough for the kid or they wouldn't be on the market...

1) Car seat - required by law (infant seats are nice because you don't have to wake the baby up to get them out of the car for a few months to a year)

2) Stroller - usually, it's best to get a seat and stroller that go together, it makes it very simple to move the baby with this combo, but isn't absolutely necessary.

3) Bassinet - somewhere for the baby to sleep in your room with you (if you can't afford this, a drawer in your dresser will do just fine! Or a laundry basket even. They will never know the difference!)

4) Crib - definitely needed but not for a while - buy pieces of this over time till you need it (note, crib and toddler mattresses and bedding are exactly the same size)

5) Swing - if you don't get this as a gift, wait until you know if your kid will respond to it. For one of us, all of her kids needed it. For another one baby didn't like it at all, and the other loved it and wouldn't sleep for the first 2 months without it. You can always get one as a hand-me-down or borrow from a friend.

6) Changing table - certainly not a necessity. Changing a diaper can happen anywhere, especially if you get changing pads (see hygiene list below). You could get a dresser with a rail on top with a spot for a changing pad, BUT you'll be able to keep all the clothes you need for her in a single drawer until she's a year old. SO, not an urgent need.

Feedingy Foody Things and related supplies - pumping, bottles, all of the above

1) Breast Pump - Practically required if you (the mom) works at all. Whatever pump you get, it will work fine. Electric is most convenient, but get what works for you. You can wait a little bit for this since the baby will be taking everything you can dish out for the first few weeks. An expensive breast pump is usually only affordable if you'll have multiple kids, but people are often excited to help with this item. Again, register for it anyway so you can get the discount if needed.

2) Breast Pump accessories - make sure if you produce well, that you have the proper storage bags and bottles. Just the ones that match is fine. We agreed on the amounts you'd need of each thing
- 4 to 8 storage bags or bottles(I buy the 60 pack, but wait till you know how much milk you produce)
- 3-4oz bottles (for feeding permanently or just for feeding your breast milk.)
- 3-10oz bottles

3) Breast pads - leakage is inevitable. One breast pad is much like the other. It just needs to absorb what comes out that doesn't go in your baby's mouth. I bought the super cheap disposable ones in a big box. Works fine. Lasinoh has good ones if you constantly produce milk.

4) 1 Bottle brush - get one that has the nipple brush on the other end as well. A MUST have for bottle cleaning.

5) Nipple cream (lanolin) - take what you can get from the hospital. If they don't give you anything, get the cheap stuff. The active ingredient is the same in ALL of them.

6) 4 Pacifiers - get 2 different kinds to start. She may be picky, she may suck on everything that you put in her mouth. Binkies are SO according to preference.

7) Breast Feeding Pillow - Boppy is the popular brand. They're expensive. Someone could make you one for less money than they cost. They are important for your back and shoulders when breast-feeding. You don't always have to, but breastfeeding when you're laying down is also great and keeps you from having to stay awake the whole time when feeding in the middle of the night, just have something to protect the sheets under you for the extra milk. (crib mattress pad/protector)

Hygiene and Poop Stuff - you DO NOT need the world, just a few staples, these are them.

1) Diaper Pail - you could always use plastic bags from the grocery store every time, but the cost of a diaper pail is low enough that it's worth the price for the convenience. In fact, the greatest diaper pail as far as we're all concerned is the Arm&Hammer brand diaper pail with the twisting top and blue insert bags. Worth every cent. You could keep that in the living room and it wouldn't stink (or just take out the trash all the time, newborn babies don't stink bad anyway).

2) Diapers - up until size 2 diapers, you want Pampers Swaddlers with the yellow stripe that turns blue when she pees. They hardly ever leak!!! And they're good for indicating if they've done their business, cause it ain't enough to tell all the time. After size 1 is over, Target brand is perfectly fine. Again, this was group consensus.

3) Wipes - get whatever kind at first, but if you want to stock up, get the sensitive skin ones. You never know what your kid will react to later, and they're all basically wet towels. They'll work. (Target brand also fine, I find Huggies irritates my babies.)

4) 4-6 Changing pads - somewhere to lay the kid when you're changing her, and to put in the bottom of her car seat, bassinet, etc to protect bedding and blankets from the blowout.

5) Butt Paste (actual brand name) - the regular strength Butt Paste is a little pricy but WELL WORTH THE COST. It will clear up anything - best out there.

6) Baby Wash - one medium size bottle will last you a year. Some recommend not bathing her until she's at least a month old! It seems strange, but it helps with educating her immune system. You have to wait until her umbilical cord comes off anyway, so just hang in there. Use wipes for all the crevices and if you want to bathe her, go ahead, but it definitely doesn't need to be every day.

7) Night Time Baby Lotion - the stuff with the lavender is great for putting babies to sleep.
Baby Tylenol - you can never have enough. It's prescribed at every vaccination appointment starting at the 2-week check up, so keep it stocked. They are saying now not to give them Tylenol until a little after they've received the shots so the vaccinations have full effect RUB THEIR LEGS WITH YOUR PALMS WHERE THEY GET THE SHOTS right away to prevent swelling and soreness.

9) Baby thermometer - try to avoid the rectum. There are some great forehead swipers out there that are accurate. Get that. If ever she's acting funky, this is the first thing the doctor will ask you about "Is she running a fever?" Know before you call the doctor.

Clothes, Linens N Things - clothes are over-rated for the first 2 months when you don't see anyone or go anywhere for a while. With that in mind, this is our essentials list. Be open to hand-me-downs.

1) Onesies, onesies, onesies! 2 per day for 2 weeks. Basic necessity. Register for an even amount - sizes all the way up to 6 months.

2) Warm jumpsuits, same amount as onesies - if you are due in the winter, you'll want her to be warm. For the first month, it's nice to have a few of the ones without actual legs. They're cozy.

3) 3-5 cute outfits or dresses - really only needed for church and special occasions

4) mittens and socks and caps - mittens so she doesn't scratch her face, socks and caps for warmth

5) 12-16 receiving blankets - more if you can afford them. Layer them for extra warmth, use as burp cloths, they're versatile and extremely handy for most baby situations and swaddling

6) same number of burp cloths - for the above mentioned reasons, they're just more specialized for barfing (I personally just use the receiving blankets as burp clothes too, just carry extra in the diaper bag)

7) 3-5 baby blankets or quilts - winter time you want to keep her snug

8) Diaper Bag - a nice-sized bag that will hold everything you need is an absolute necessity. Pick one you like, there is no right or wrong for this at all. You'll want space for bottles, clothes, diapers, and anything else you'll want to keep on hand when you're in public.

9) Nursing cover, or a light blanket will do, but the baby might try and pull it off and that can be NOT fun in public. If you sew, you can easily make your own super cute (or convince someone you know to make you one).

Don't Waste Your Money... on things like bottle warmers or wipes warmers. Warm or defrost milk by running it under the faucet in a large cup.

Hospital Advice
TAKE EVERYTHING YOU CAN FROM THE HOSPITAL!!!! You've paid for it and then some. Take the bed pads (for baby and mommy), the feminine products, the diapers, bulb syringes, nipple creams, etc. Get everything you possibly can from there if you're worried about budget.
This is the bare bones stuff, and I imagine we may have forgot some things. Keep in mind, everyone's experiences are different. You'll know what to do differently for you, so don't worry about knowing everything now.

A Concise Shopping/Registry list is below.

Car Seat
Stroller
Bassinet
Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail
Pampers Swaddlers
4-6 changing pads
Butt paste
Baby wash
Night time lotion
Baby tylenol
Baby thermometer
Breast Pump
4-8 storage bags or bottles
3 4oz bottles (Avent or Playtex is usually best and most economical)
3 10 oz bottles
Breast pads
Bottle brush
Nipple cream
4 pacifiers (2 different kinds, 2 each)
25-30 onesies
Warm jumpsuits
3-5 cute outfits or dresses (people will get an idea of your style for baby from you register for)
12-16 receiving blankets
12-16 burp cloths
Mittens, socks and caps
3-5 blankets or quilts (don't have to wash these as often if you have receiving blankets with you all the time)
Diaper bag
Nursing cover

Thanks Kristen and Jen!

For more fun reading you can read my post about Pregnancy Labor and Delivery Advice your mother didn't tell you...

FREE Dental Care for Ages 4-17

2012-10-17T13:20:00.003-07:00

Free Dental Care for children ages 4-17 on Saturday November 10, 2012.

Services include a check up, cleanings, fillings, and more.

Space is limited, make an appointment now at
Ted C Wills Community Center
770 N San Pablo
Fresno CA 93728
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm

You can also sign up at the "Kids Just Wanna Have Fun" Children's Festival
Holmes Playground
212 S. First St.
Fresno CA 93702
Saturday October 20, 2012, from 12pm-4pm

$11 for a Two Pose Portrait Package from JcPenney's in October

2012-10-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

JcPenney's Portrait Studio is offering an $11 two pose portrait Package including one 8x10, two 5x7s, eight wallets, and a Free sitting fee or credit towards a portrait membership purchase. Any additional subjects carry a $9 sitting fee each so if you want a picture of your kiddos together, the membership will be your best bet and it lasts two years. If I'm right it's $30. JcPenney rarely offers free sitting fees anymore, but now it has a $4 a sheet everyday value (sitting fee included) so the membership is really encouraged. I love doing family pictures during the holidays and the membership has proved very valuable to us.

This deal ends October 31st.

Click HERE to get the coupon online.

The Little Gym Halloween Costume Swap

2012-10-16T13:13:00.002-07:00

Bring in your gently used Halloween costumes to The Little Gym between now and October 18th and receive a ticket to participate in the 1st Annual Little Gym Halloween Costume Swap on October 19, 2012 from 4:30-6:00pm. What a great, fun, FREE, way to save and conserve on costumes this year!

"Kids Just Wanna Have Fun" Children's Fall Festival, October 20th, a FREE Event

2012-10-16T10:09:00.003-07:00

Come join the 17th Annual "Kids Just Wanna Have Fun" Children's Fall Festival this Saturday October 20th from 12-4pm and Holmes Neighboorhood Park on 212 S. First Street.
All ages are welcome, and wear your Halloween costume!

Admission and Activities are FREE!

Enjoy Fall and Halloween games and contests, bounce houses, entertainment, crafts and more! Food and drink will be available for purchase.

For more information call (559) 621-PLAY.

Sponsored by City of Fresno PARCS, Building Healthy Communities Fresno, and The California Endowment.

$2.50 for 1 Ticket to The Raven's Gate: Trick or Treat Forest ($5 value)

2012-10-15T16:53:00.001-07:00

It's my favorite time of year! I love Halloween! Get ready for all the deals! Before you purchase these Raven's Gate deals keep in mind it is located in Parlier. These deals ends in six days!

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

Hours of Operation, October 6th-31st:
• 7pm-midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
• 7p-10p ((Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays)

Ticket Prices:
• Raven's Grove (The Haunted Forest)- $15
• Haunted Hayride - $15
• Trick or Treat Forest, The Central Valley's ONLY non-scary Halloween attraction for kids - $5 for Children, 8 years and younger accompanied by an Adult (children under the age of 1 are free)
Help us support the Ronald McDonald House! $1 from every ticket will be donated to their AWESOME organization. We are working together to provide a “home away from home” so that families can be close to their children when they are under a hospital’s care.

Valley Daily Deal vouchers must be redeemed for The Raven's Gate Hard Tickets at the Radio City, Peak Broadcasting building after October 4, 2012, located on the S/W corner of Palm and Shaw, in Fresno.
1071 W. Shaw, 93711. Call (559) 490-5800 with questions.

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

Fine Print

No cash back.
Not valid with any other offer or discount.
Expires October 30th.
Deal must be redeemed by October 31st 2012

This information is directly from the Valley Daily Deals webpage. Click HERE to purchase!

$7.50 for a Ticket to The Raven's Gate: The Haunted Forest ($15 value)

2012-10-15T16:39:00.000-07:00

It's my favorite time of year! I love Halloween! Get ready for all the deals! Before you purchase these Raven's Gate deals keep in mind it is located in Parlier.

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

Hours of Operation, October 6th-31st:
• 7pm-midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
• 7p-10p ((Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays)
Ticket Prices:
• Raven's Grove (The Haunted Forest)- $15
• Haunted Hayride - $15
• Trick or Treat Forest, The Central Valley's ONLY non-scary Halloween attraction for kids - $5 for Children, 8 years and younger accompanied by an Adult (children under the age of 1 are free)
Help us support the Ronald McDonald House! $1 from every ticket will be donated to their AWESOME organization. We are working together to provide a “home away from home” so that families can be close to their children when they are under a hospital’s care.

Valley Daily Deal vouchers must be redeemed for The Raven's Gate Hard Tickets at the Radio City, Peak Broadcasting building after October 4, 2012, located on the S/W corner of Palm and Shaw, in Fresno.
1071 W. Shaw, 93711. Call (559) 490-5800 with questions.

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

Fine Print

No cash back.
Not valid with any other offer or discount.
Expires October 30th.
Deal must be redeemed by October 31st 2012

This information is directly from the Valley Daily Deals webpage. Click HERE to purchase!

$7.50 for 1 Ticket to The Raven's Gate Haunted Hayride ($15 value)

2012-10-15T16:30:00.003-07:00

The Raven's Gate together with Valley Daily Deals is offering tickets for $7.50 a piece (usually $15 each) for its Haunted Hayride attraction this Halloween. Keep in mind this attraction is located in Parlier. Click HERE for the deal.

Here's the info directly from the site:

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

Hours of Operation, October 6th-31st:
• 7pm-midnight (Fridays & Saturdays)
• 7p-10p ((Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays)

Ticket Prices:
• Raven's Grove (The Haunted Forest)- $15
• Haunted Hayride - $15
• Trick or Treat Forest, The Central Valley's ONLY non-scary Halloween attraction for kids - $5 for Children, 8 years and younger accompanied by an Adult (children under the age of 1 are free)

Help us support the Ronald McDonald House! $1 from every ticket will be donated to their AWESOME organization. We are working together to provide a “home away from home” so that families can be close to their children when they are under a hospital’s care.

Valley Daily Deal vouchers must be redeemed for The Raven's Gate Hard Tickets at the Radio City, Peak Broadcasting building located on the S/W corner of Palm & Shaw, in Fresno. 1071 W. Shaw, 93711. Call (559) 490-5800 with questions.

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

$15 for a family four pack of tickets and a medium pumpkin to The Pumpkin Grove in Sanger(a $32 value)

2012-10-10T15:56:00.000-07:00

Fresno Dealsaver is offering a deal for The Pumpkin Grove in Sanger. $15 gets you a family four pack of tickets and a medium pumpkin.

"Your admission to this fall playland includes entrance to fun activities like the pumpkin patch, straw bale maze, fun filled forest with mini corn maze, Billy Bob's hayride, and a corn kernel pit filled with sand toys! Open only during October, don't miss out on pure family fun at The Pumpkin Grove."

Read more here: http://fresno.dealsaver.com/engine/SplashDetails.aspx?contestid=29812&productid=7381377&groupmode=569874#storylink=cpy

Deal ends October 16th at 11:59. Click HERE to get it.

Make sure to read the restrictions:

Valid on October 20-21 & October 27-28 from 11AM - 5PM.

Read more here: http://fresno.dealsaver.com/engine/SplashDetails.aspx?&productid=7381377&contestid=29812&Admin=FULL7381377#storylink=cp

All services must be redeemed in one visit.
Promotional Value expires 10/28/12.
Paid Value does not expire.
No cash value. No cash back for unused portion.
Tax and gratuity not included.
Certificate cannot be combined with other coupons, discounts or promotions.

Read more here: http://fresno.dealsaver.com/engine/SplashDetails.aspx?contestid=29812&productid=7381377&groupmode=569874#storylink=cpy

The Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Fresno Guide 2012

2012-10-09T14:53:00.002-07:00

Halloween is approaching and I love the anticipation! Some attractions have already opened although many plan to open October 12, 2012. I have assembled this list of Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Attractions in the Fresno area. Many haunted attractions claim they are not for younger children so please make sure you know what you are getting into when you are purchasing your tickets. Enjoy! Feel free to contact me via email or Facebook to let me know of any places I'm missing!

Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin King Pumpkin Patch
Single Palm Pumpkins
The Patch Clovis (with Pink Pumpkins)
Fresno Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Cheap Willie's Pumpkins and Trees
Fresno Cornfield Maze and Pumpkin Patch (Formerly Cobb Ranch)

Haunted Attractions
Raisin Hell Ranch Haunted Cornfield
Haunted Fresno
Nightfall Tours Fresno
The Raven's Gate Sanger
The Grove Haunt Sanger

Children's Place up to 75% off and Free Shipping on Every Order!

2012-10-05T11:03:00.000-07:00

The Children's Place is offering up to 75% off in store and online with free shipping on every order through October 8th. Get you're 20% off with webcode F5J2012. Click HERE to shop online or to print out the 20% off coupon.

$25 for $50 to Spend at Night of Mystery

2012-10-03T15:52:00.000-07:00

Ever hosted a murder mystery party? I must admit they are very entertaining: themes, costumes, cuisine, and characters. Invite your friends for an evening of mystery where everyone is a suspect. Click here to get $50 worth of merchandise for $25 from Night of Mystery with this Living Social. offer. 10 days left. Naturally once you've played a mystery you're only choice is to pass it on to another group of friends, because you know the ending. Great fun for Halloween!

Open House FREE Event for All Fresno County Libraries October 6th 12pm-2pm

2012-10-03T12:59:00.001-07:00

Looks fun! Activites for all including raffle prizes, door prizes, and refreshments! I love the library. Right now, for the month of October, my husband Sammy G Art has an art display up at the Woodward Park Branch if you needed added incentive!

The Raven's Gate (Trick Or Treat Forest) Tickets $2.50 (reg. $5) on Valley Daily Deals

2012-09-28T16:56:00.003-07:00

It's my favorite time of year! I love Halloween! Get ready for all the deals! Before you purchase these Raven's Gate deals keep in mind it is located in Parlier. Deal ends in three days!

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

Hours of Operation, October 6th-31st:
• 7pm-midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
• 7p-10p ((Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays)
Ticket Prices:
• Raven's Grove (The Haunted Forest)- $15
• Haunted Hayride - $15
• Trick or Treat Forest, The Central Valley's ONLY non-scary Halloween attraction for kids - $5 for Children, 8 years and younger accompanied by an Adult (children under the age of 1 are free)
Help us support the Ronald McDonald House! $1 from every ticket will be donated to their AWESOME organization. We are working together to provide a “home away from home” so that families can be close to their children when they are under a hospital’s care.

Valley Daily Deal vouchers must be redeemed for The Raven's Gate Hard Tickets at the Radio City, Peak Broadcasting building after October 4, 2012, located on the S/W corner of Palm and Shaw, in Fresno.
1071 W. Shaw, 93711. Call (559) 490-5800 with questions.

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

Fine Print

No cash back.
Not valid with any other offer or discount.
Expires October 30th.
Deal must be redeemed by October 31st 2012

This information is directly from the Valley Daily Deals webpage. Click HERE to purchase!

The Raven's Gate (Haunted Hayride) Tickets $7.50 (reg. $15) on Valley Daily Deals

2012-09-28T16:53:00.000-07:00

It's my favorite time of year! I love Halloween! Get ready for all the deals! Before you purchase these Raven's Gate deals keep in mind it is located in Parlier. Deal ends in three days!

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

Hours of Operation, October 6th-31st:
• 7pm-midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
• 7p-10p ((Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays)
Ticket Prices:
• Raven's Grove (The Haunted Forest)- $15
• Haunted Hayride - $15
• Trick or Treat Forest, The Central Valley's ONLY non-scary Halloween attraction for kids - $5 for Children, 8 years and younger accompanied by an Adult (children under the age of 1 are free)
Help us support the Ronald McDonald House! $1 from every ticket will be donated to their AWESOME organization. We are working together to provide a “home away from home” so that families can be close to their children when they are under a hospital’s care.

Valley Daily Deal vouchers must be redeemed for The Raven's Gate Hard Tickets at the Radio City, Peak Broadcasting building after October 4, 2012, located on the S/W corner of Palm and Shaw, in Fresno.
1071 W. Shaw, 93711. Call (559) 490-5800 with questions.

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

Fine Print

No cash back.
Not valid with any other offer or discount.
Expires October 30th.
Deal must be redeemed by October 31st 2012

This information is directly from the Valley Daily Deals webpage. Click HERE to purchase!

The Raven's Grove (Haunted Forest) Tickets $7.50 (reg. $15) on Valley Daily Deals

2012-09-28T16:39:00.002-07:00

It's my favorite time of year! I love Halloween! Get ready for all the deals! Before you purchase these Raven's Gate deals keep in mind it is located in Parlier. Deal ends in three days!

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

Hours of Operation, October 6th-31st:
• 7pm-midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
• 7p-10p ((Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays)
Ticket Prices:
• Raven's Grove (The Haunted Forest)- $15
• Haunted Hayride - $15
• Trick or Treat Forest, The Central Valley's ONLY non-scary Halloween attraction for kids - $5 for Children, 8 years and younger accompanied by an Adult (children under the age of 1 are free)
Help us support the Ronald McDonald House! $1 from every ticket will be donated to their AWESOME organization. We are working together to provide a “home away from home” so that families can be close to their children when they are under a hospital’s care.

Valley Daily Deal vouchers must be redeemed for The Raven's Gate Hard Tickets at the Radio City, Peak Broadcasting building after October 4, 2012, located on the S/W corner of Palm and Shaw, in Fresno.
1071 W. Shaw, 93711. Call (559) 490-5800 with questions.

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

Fine Print

No cash back.
Not valid with any other offer or discount.
Expires October 30th.
Deal must be redeemed by October 31st 2012

This information is directly from the Valley Daily Deals webpage. Click HERE to purchase!

CSU Fresno Organic Student Farm U-Pick Tomorrow!

2012-09-21T10:51:00.003-07:00

Bring out the kids and pick your own fresh organic vegetables at the CSU Fresno Organic Student Farm this Saturday September 22, 2012 from 9am-11am. Bring cash. The students will provide you with hand shears and a reusable bag to fill while you pick.

This weekend you can expect organic bell peppers, colorful eggplants, green and purple okra, cherry tomatoes.

The farm is located at the southeast corner of Chestnut & Barstow, behind the Gibson Farm Market. Parking is available on Barstow.

If you can't make it this Saturday you can try to make it another week.

Every second and fourth Saturday the u-pick is available from April to November.

Kids Eat Free Through Sunday 9/16/12 at Olive Garden

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Print out this coupon HERE, and you can get up to 2 free kids meals with 2 adult entree purchases. Just a little back to school fun from the Olive Garden. Expires September 16th.

The Big Fresno Fair Fotech Deal

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Fotech is a local photo imaging business. This year the are offering their 8th Annual "Shoot the Fair" contest. The deal is a non-refundable $15 entry fee that covers an 11x14 foam mounted print of your entry, 2 all day tickets to the Big Fresno Fair, and a free parking pass. This contest requires that you take your favorite or best digital photo from your day taken at the fair (this year) and submit it to Fotech at the Fine Arts and Photography building or you can email them when you get home at fotech@fotech,comcast.biz.net by the deadline Wednesday, October 12th. Judges independent of Fotech with vote on one category: sights, colors, and shapes of the fair on Thursday, October 13th.
First place prizes with $75 cash, a $75 gift certificate to Fotech, and a first place ribbon. Second prizes win $50 in cash. Third prizes earn $25.

Even if you no you're not really interested in the competition, you can always take a picture of the kids or the family to get mounted and you still got a great deal!!! You can pick up your submission at Fotech after the fair closes.

To participate, pick up an entry form on Fresno and Shaw in the Mission Village shopping center and mail it with a $15 check written to Fotech by September 28, 2012 to have your tickets returned by mail. Address the envelope to:

Fotech "Shoot the Fair" 387 E Shaw Ave. Fresno CA 93710

(You can always fill out the form and pay in person.)

A couple years ago, Sammy and I decided we weren't going to the fair so we didn't participate and we're kicking ourselves later because we went anyway and missed out on this great deal. Just make sure you have plenty of room on your camera's file for photos and a charged battery!

Call (559) 222-9393 for more information.

Fresno Frugalista

Need a New Twist on Dinner and a Show? Try Roger Rockas Dinner Theater

Lonely Hearts an Anti-Valentine's Event at the Pacific Southwest Building

Stationery card

Outdoor Ice Rink in Dowtown Fresno through January 13th

Christmas Lights on Huntington Boulevard

Christmas Tree Lane last walking night Tuesday December 11th

Baby Essentials (no Wipe Warmers Included).

FREE Dental Care for Ages 4-17

$11 for a Two Pose Portrait Package from JcPenney's in October

The Little Gym Halloween Costume Swap

"Kids Just Wanna Have Fun" Children's Fall Festival, October 20th, a FREE Event

$2.50 for 1 Ticket to The Raven's Gate: Trick or Treat Forest ($5 value)

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams Parlier, CA 93648 (559) 343-DARKwww.TheRavensGate.com

$7.50 for a Ticket to The Raven's Gate: The Haunted Forest ($15 value)

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams Parlier, CA 93648 (559) 343-DARKwww.TheRavensGate.com

$7.50 for 1 Ticket to The Raven's Gate Haunted Hayride ($15 value)

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams Parlier, CA 93648 (559) 343-DARKwww.TheRavensGate.com

$15 for a family four pack of tickets and a medium pumpkin to The Pumpkin Grove in Sanger(a $32 value)

The Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Fresno Guide 2012

Children's Place up to 75% off and Free Shipping on Every Order!

$25 for $50 to Spend at Night of Mystery

Open House FREE Event for All Fresno County Libraries October 6th 12pm-2pm

The Raven's Gate (Trick Or Treat Forest) Tickets $2.50 (reg. $5) on Valley Daily Deals

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams Parlier, CA 93648 (559) 343-DARKwww.TheRavensGate.com

The Raven's Gate (Haunted Hayride) Tickets $7.50 (reg. $15) on Valley Daily Deals

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams Parlier, CA 93648 (559) 343-DARKwww.TheRavensGate.com

The Raven's Grove (Haunted Forest) Tickets $7.50 (reg. $15) on Valley Daily Deals

The Raven’s Gate

Central California’s Newest Haunt Destination

will be opening October 6th!

The Raven's Gate

14295 E. Adams Parlier, CA 93648 (559) 343-DARKwww.TheRavensGate.com

CSU Fresno Organic Student Farm U-Pick Tomorrow!

Kids Eat Free Through Sunday 9/16/12 at Olive Garden

The Big Fresno Fair Fotech Deal

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com

14295 E. Adams
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 343-DARK
www.TheRavensGate.com